Independent Assortment
Definition
Independent assortment is a principle stating that genes for different traits can segregate independently during the formation of gametes.
Related terms
Mendel’s Laws: These are principles about inheritance proposed by Gregor Mendel, including law of segregation and law of independent assortment.
Meiosis: This is the process where one cell divides twice to produce four cells containing half the original amount of genetic information.
Genetic Recombination: This is the production of offspring with combinations of traits differing from either parent due to independent assortment.
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Study guides (2)
AP Biology - 5.2 Meiosis and Genetic Diversity
AP Biology - 5.6 Chromosomal Inheritance
Practice Questions (1)
Independent assortment occurs during Metaphase I where homologous chromosomes line up independently along the metaphase plate. What does this accomplish?
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